Lecturer of Political Science

Position DetailsPosition InformationPosting NumberF00205PGSU Log NumberClassification TitleLecturerPosition TitleLecturer of Political ScienceGSU InformationGeorgia State University is a national model for innovation andopening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovativeby U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among publicuniversities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofituniversity to award bachelor’s degrees to African Americanstudents, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience,and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility ofits students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation,Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. publicuniversity sending African American students to study abroad.A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban PerimeterCollege campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways.The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate andfirst-professional degree levels.With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers andinstitutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’sinterdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprisesaddress major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation,an honor reserved for the nation’s most active researchinstitutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in thelast decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, anindication of the University’s rapid research growth.Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than$2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’svibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regardedprograms in music, art, creative writing and film, the RialtoCenter for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institutethat contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactivemedia and media entrepreneurship.General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can beobtained from the Faculty Handbookhttps://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of FacultyAffairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at GeorgiaState are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1)be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to GeorgiaState’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teachin each of the following instructional modalities – in-person,online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chairor Dean.DepartmentHistory & Political ScienceCollegePerimeter CollegeCampusCollege-widePosition TypeFull Time FacultyPosting TypeInternal/ExternalAbout the DepartmentThe Department of History and Political Science at PerimeterCollege is devoted to enlivening studies and teaching and whollyengaging students in the learning process. The department is hometo History, Political Science, and African-American Studies.Political science classes examine human behavior through data,political systems, institutions and behaviors. Perimeter Collegehistory courses provide in-depth study of issues, as well as thebackground needed to help students make knowledgeable decisions andrational life choices. Students who study here go on to pursuebachelor’s and advanced degrees and careers in law, business,journalism and education—among other professions. The departmentfeels, as did Aristotle, that the study of politics (as well ashistory and related subjects) is essential to achieving a stableand orderly society—one that develops, advances and improveslives.Position DescriptionPerimeter College invites applications for a lecturer in politicalscience. Lecturer positions are academic year (August-May)non-tenure track appointments, which may be renewed up to six (6)years. This is a teaching-focused position: 100% of the workload isinstruction. Lecturers are responsible for providing 36 credithours of instruction per academic year and maintaining weeklyoffice hours. Perimeter College faculty maintain a campus presence,and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitmentto early undergraduate teaching and learning, and the ability tothrive in a highly diverse academic setting. Perimeter College is amulti-campus institution, and the teaching assignment may be on anyof the college’s campuses.Required ExperienceNone specified.Required EducationA minimum of a Master’s degree required in the teaching disciplineor a minimum of a Master’s degree with at least 18 semester or 27quarter graduate hours in relevant coursework (completed by theanticipated date of appointment) is required.Salary range Master’s: $42,432 – $47,432Preferred Qualifications/ExperienceA Ph.D. degree in Political Science is preferred.Salary range Ph.D.: $47,582 – $52,582Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods.• Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied studentpopulation and facilitate student learning in both the in-personand virtual learning environments.• Effective oral and written communication skills• Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills(able to maintain appropriate records).• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline,department, or college goals.Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etcNone specified.Pre-Employment RequirementsA Criminal History Check is required.Work HoursPosition may require non-standard hours (including day, evening,online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).Salary$42,432 - $52,582Search Chair Contact infoQuestions regarding the position may be directed to the SearchCommittee Chair, Dr. Stacey Mitchell, smitchell64@gsu.edu.Departmental contact for assistanceJob DutiesDescription of Job DutyThe selected candidate will be responsible for:Providing 36 semester hours of instruction per academic year in avariety of modalities.Maintaining a campus presence.Providing student support and academic coaching.Maintaining weekly office hours.Working effectively and professionally with students andcolleagues.Percentage Of Time100Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies1Desired Start Date08/01/2025Position End Date (if temporary)Open Date10/18/2024Review of Applications Begins11/29/2024Close Date01/03/2025Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions SummaryQualified applicants must provide the following applicationmaterials to be considered:• Letter of application/cover letter Curriculum Vitae/Resume• Unofficial Transcript of all degrees completed. Officialtranscripts must be provided if an offer is accepted.• Foreign Degree Transcript is required for foreign graduatedegrees.• Three (3) professional references. Professional references forthe final candidate will provide letters of recommendation via asecured and confidential link provided in a notificationemail.Apply at:https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4886Equal Opportunity Employment StatementGeorgia State University does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age,disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in itsprograms, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions.Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunityfor women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veteransthrough its affirmative action program.USG Core Values StatementThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26institutions of higher education and learning, as well the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in BoardPolicy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-lineat https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).• * A minimum of a Master's degree required in the teachingdiscipline or closely related field (completed by the anticipateddate of appointment) is required. Do/Will you meet one of thisrequirement?• No• Yes• * If you answered "No" to the previous question, please listthe anticipated date the degree will be conferred in space providedbelow.(Open Ended Question)• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?• Public Job Posting• Internal Job Posting• Agency Referral• Advertisement/Publication• Personal Referral• Website• Chronicle of Higher Education/Vitae• HigherEdJobs.com• Computing Research Association• CommunityCollegeJobs.com• Diverse Jobs• AcademicJobsOnline.org• Other• DiversityinAcademia.net• Indeed• Circa WorksDocuments Needed to ApplyRequired Documents• Resume/CV• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter• Unofficial Transcripts of All Graduate-Level Degrees Completedor In ProgressOptional Documents• Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluation• Philosophy of Teaching/Teaching Portfolio• Syllabus Examples• Teaching Evaluations